Darwin Nunez

Manchester United are prepared to rival Liverpool for the signing of Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, sources have told ESPN.

Sources have told ESPN that United have prioritised strengthening their forward line and midfield during the summer window, ahead of bringing in reinforcements in defence. Sources have told ESPN that an issue for both United and Liverpool is Benfica's valuation. Manchester United are prepared to rival Liverpool for the signing of Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, sources have told ESPN.

It's been phenomenal to bear witness to the conveyor belt of goalscoring prowess that Uruguay have churned out over the past 35 years.

The fit is important, but Núñez has a lot of strings to his bow and isn’t necessarily a systems player. He notched 16 goals in 32 games the season prior to that for Almería in LaLiga 2, but even that is a far from spectacular return. Liverpool of course signed a player from the Portuguese league in January who hit the ground running in no time at all. For Uruguay U20s he netted just four times in 14 games while for the senior side he has just two in nine. It’s a mix of composure and technique that makes Núñez impressive in front of goal. Cavani and Suárez in particular possess that in abundance, and it’s no surprise that Núñez recently said that the former is his idol. These qualities mostly relate to his ability in and around the penalty area. He averaged more non-penalty goals per 90 than any other player in the top six ranked European leagues in 2021-22 (1.00), while his 0.69 non-penalty xG per 90 was only bettered by four players. He has the positional intelligence to create perfect receiving angles from a through pass, and the pace and strength to steamroll his way towards the goal when the pass is played. Some players gain that power and frame when they hit their early 20s and can sometimes struggle to maintain their technical ability as the extra weight becomes a burden. And now, with Cavani and Suárez’s careers nearing an end, a new model of Uruguayan striker looks set to arrive off the conveyor belt. Even three years later in the 2014 World Cup, all three featured in the group stage where they overcame Italy and England to make it to the last 16.

According to reports, Darwin Nunez is set to instantly become a top earner at Liverpool. Do you agree with his salary?

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The 22-year-old could be a replacement for Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah or Roberto Firmino. Mane is set to leave the club and has been linked with a move to Bayern ...

What Liverpool have in their favor is playing in the Champions League next season as they finished in second place. Manchester United are preparing a squad overhaul and have identified Nuñez as someone who could lead their line next season. According to Sky Sports, the Reds have made Benfica striker Darwin Nuñez their top transfer target.

The 22-year-old could be a replacement for Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah or Roberto Firmino. Mane is set to leave the club and has been linked with a move to Bayern ...

What Liverpool have in their favor is playing in the Champions League next season as they finished in second place. They won’t have to look far to find it either as rivals Manchester United are also reportedly interested in the striker. Landing Nuñez won’t be easy as they are certainly going to face competition.

Nunez scored 34 times in all competitions for Benfica last season and is rated at €100m (£85.5m); He is keen on a move to Liverpool and is the Reds number ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Another Saturday, another chance to win £250,000 with Super 6. Oxlade Chamberlain is another player with just one year left on his contract. If Mane is to leave, Liverpool will only look to do business for a fee above the €30m that's been quoted and they would want a replacement sorted before allowing him to go. Another Saturday, another chance to win £250,000 with Super 6. Liverpool will look to strengthen their forward line this season.

Darwin Nunez to Liverpool transfer edges closer with reports of first official bid and contract player would 'sign tomorrow'

The bid is already at Luz, it’s indeed of 80m plus 20m, and the player would’ve already said he’d sign it tomorrow (if given the chance)." Liverpool's pursuit of Darwin Nunez is gathering pace as fresh reports of an opening bid emerge. Manchester United, Newcastle United and Atletico Madrid are also thought to be in the hunt for Nunez, but it is believed the Uruguay international would favour a switch to Anfield to work with Jurgen Klopp.

It emerged Liverpool's move for the Uruguay striker had accelerated on Wednesday, when Sportsmail reported the Reds were prepared to break their transfer ...

I knew before, of course, but he played pretty much in front of me with his tough battles with Ibrahima Konate. A Bola also claim that the Portuguese giants are hopeful of getting more cash out of Liverpool before parting ways with their star player. Liverpool's manager said in April of the 22-year-old: 'A good looking boy, huh?

Former Liverpool superstar Luis Suarez has weighed in with his opinion on potential new Reds' signing Darwin Nuñez and it'd be fair to say the 35-year-old ...

The future of the current Liverpool man Nuñez is set to replace, Sadio Mané, is also far from certain. Liverpool are known to be big fans of the youngster, but Fabrizio Romano believes no formal proposal has been made as of this moment. With Sadio Mané yet to officially depart, the Merseyside club can be patient in their pursuit.

Liverpool have reportedly struck a 'total agreement' to seal an £85.5million swoop for 22-year-old Benfica ace Darwin Nunez. The striker is a top target for ...

A whole host of clubs have been chasing the signature of Nunez, with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain also reportedly keen to land him. Klopp was full of praise for Nunez after seeing the Uruguayan torment his defence in Europe at the start of April. “He's a very good boy,” the German said. Nunez, who has been capped 10 times by Uruguay, then suggested he would consider moving on this summer after revealing he was committed to his current club only until the end of the last campaign. Van Dijk joined Liverpool at the start of 2017 for £75m. Liverpool are set to lose star forward Sadio Mane this summer, while the future of Mohamed Salah is also up in the air. Nunez bagged an incredible 34 goals in 41 appearances last season, with two of those strikes coming against the Merseyside outfit in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Liverpool and Benfica are in full agreement over the transfer of striker Darwin Nunez according to a report in Portugal.

- Report: Liverpool Close In On Transfer Agreement For Benfica Striker Darwin Nunez, Player Could Sign Five Year Deal Liverpool and Benfica are in full agreement over the transfer of striker Darwin Nunez according to a report in Portugal. Report: Darwin Nunez Transfer - Full Agreement Between Liverpool & Benfica

Liverpool have reached an agreement on personal terms with Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, The Athletic understands.On Wednesday, it was revealed that...

Discussions are thought to be ongoing over the structure of the deal. I always say in these situations if he is healthy, it’s a big career ahead of him.” Liverpool are masters of recruitment but losing two stars at the peak of their powers in doubt could spark a testing rebuild... Darwin Nunez's preferred destination is Liverpool and there are growing hopes at Anfield that a deal will be done, as Bayern pursue Mane Liverpool are masters of recruitment but losing two stars at the peak of their powers in doubt could spark a testing rebuild... Darwin Nunez's preferred destination is Liverpool and there are growing hopes at Anfield that a deal will be done, as Bayern pursue Mane

BARCELONA missed out on a bargain Darwin Nunez transfer in 2020, their former striker Luis Suarez has revealed.The Uruguayan, 35, was impressed by his.

He said: "I don’t know, I’m focused on the national team. "I had the opportunity to play against him and he’s a good player, but I can’t say anything else at the moment." Suarez approves of the move, having tried to get Nunez to Barca.

Portuguese football expert Pedro Sepulveda speaking on Sky Sports News: "Darwin Nunez was one of the best players this season in the Portuguese league by ...

Nowadays, he's not one of the top strikers because he doesn't play in the top five leagues. If Mane is to leave, Liverpool will only look to do business for a fee above the €30m that's been quoted and they would want a replacement sorted before allowing him to go. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. The other one was Luis Diaz who moved to Liverpool in January and that made Nunez the absolute best player. They focus on playing for the team and making the whole team play well. But he can easily play out wide to break spaces for other players in the central areas if teams need him. Oxlade Chamberlain is another player with just one year left on his contract. Nunez led the way for goals and conversion rate for players taking 20 or more shots in the Primeira Liga last season. The high frequency of long passes contribute to a below-average accuracy, but his successful, raking distribution in central areas would offer Klopp another dynamic against low-block opposition. "He's a 'modern football striker' - like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe - strikers who don't just focus on scoring goals. He fired 85 shots at goal and that also converts into a league-topping conversion rate of 30.6 per cent. And a decent player as well!"

After publicly signaling their intent to bid yesterday, it appears Liverpool is close to striking an agreement with Benfica for their main summer transfer ...

With 34 goals last season and two impressive cameos against Liverpool in the Champions League, it is hardly surprising that Klopp has identified the 22-year-old as his primary summer target. Three major Portuguese outlets, O Jogo, A Bola, and Record Portugal, have reported that this agreement is set to be finalized, with Record Portugal going so far as to say, "It's done". It will reportedly be the second most expensive transfer in Portuguese football history, with an initial fee of €80m plus €20m in add-ons being reported. With Sadio Mané's desire to join Bayern Munich, Liverpool has moved quickly to identify Benfica's Darwin Núñez as their primary target to replace the Senegalese. After Paul Joyce and various other outlets reported on Liverpool's interest in the striker over the past few days, it appears that an agreement is close to being reached between the two clubs.

Liverpool supporters have been waiting for some good news on the transfer front after Sadio Mane expressed his desire to leave the club. Sadio Mane.

The fee is said to be €80m + bonuses. - Report: Liverpool To Move Onto Jude Bellingham After Darwin Nunez Signing Report: Liverpool Reach Full Agreement To Sign Darwin Nunez

The Reds are poised to smash their transfer record to sign the 22-year-old Uruguay and Benfica striker with the deal comprised of a £68m fee up front and at ...

I knew before, of course, but he played pretty much in front of me with his tough battles with Ibrahima Konate. Liverpool's manager said in April of the 22-year-old: 'A good looking boy, huh? Liverpool 'agree personal terms' with Darwin Nunez as Uruguayan striker's club-record £85m transfer from Benfica moves a stage closer with the Reds set to replace Bayern-bound Sadio Mane in their forward line

According to a report, Benfica striker Darwin Nunez has agreed a five-year deal with Liverpool, and the details of the salary he will earn have also been ...

The fee agreed was reported to be €80million fixed plus €20million in addons for the 22-year-old. - Report: Liverpool Close In On Transfer Agreement For Benfica Striker Darwin Nunez, Player Could Sign Five Year Deal Reports earlier today suggested that Liverpool and Benfica were in full agreement on the transfer that would see the Uruguayan move to Anfield on a five-year deal.

As Sadio Mane's future swirls, Liverpool are already lining up a replacement to keep their machine rolling. The Reds have proven to be one of the best teams ...

Adding Nunez would ensure that the Reds can compete for the title even without Mane but all that stands in their way now is an agreement with Benfica. The biggest area that Nunez would need to improve at Liverpool is his passing accuracy. While this doesn't mean that a transfer is complete for the Benfica star, it certainly smooths the path and gives Liverpool a leg up on Manchester United and other teams.

As good as this Liverpool side was - and is - during the past season it felt a puzzle piece short, an orthodox No 9 that really would give manager Jurgen ...

That should prove no issue for Liverpool giving the attacking attributes of both Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson. 'Klopp is still the best manager I worked with, although I didn't play a lot,' Christian Benteke told Belgian outlet HLN after he had left. Add in too that Trent Alexander-Arnold produced more crosses from right back than any player in the rest of the league. In that competition he took 16 shots and scored six goals. Now feels a moment that even Klopp knows is time to target something new, rather than more of the same. Not one of the 46 beat Tottenham's Hugo Lloris. That's a problem. Orthodox. Traditional. The type of striker Klopp has shied away from since moving on Christian Benteke in 2018. Service isn't the issue. The first thing to note is that at 6ft 2in Nunez is excellent in the air, a real threat, something Klopp's front line has traded off in favour of speed and dribble penetration. Nunez is a devastating finisher and looks to cut in from the left to curl into the far corner Evolution - and expect that word to come up a lot when more and more prose is written around Darwin Nunez - is a fact of life, though. And that's what Darwin Nunez represents.

According to a new report from Alex Crook of TalkSport;. "Manchester United look set to miss out on Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, with a deal for the Uruguayan ...

"I think Darwin is happy with the terms on offer, it’s just about agreeing how the fee will be paid. - Report: Frenkie De Jong Update By Fabrizio Romano - Manchester United Target Signing For Erik Ten Hag Rebuild Report: Darwin Nunez Move to Liverpool is All But Done With Manchester United Set to Miss Out

The Reds are poised to smash their transfer record to sign the 22-year-old Uruguay and Benfica striker with the deal comprised of a £68m fee up front and at ...

Darwin Nunez has dropped a major hint that he could be on his way to Liverpool this summer Darwin Nunez has dropped a major hint that he could be on his way to Liverpool this summer by liking Roberto Firmino's Instagram post. Benfica striker Darwin Nunez drops a major hint that he could be heading to Liverpool this summer by liking Roberto Firmino's Instagram post ahead of his club-record £85m switch

Liverpool reportedly had the chance to get a 'discount' of sorts on Darwin Núñez, but FSG are right not to go for the latest transfer proposal from Benfica.

It's less of a neat 'discount', but it makes the most sense for FSG. It would be a surprise if the answer to all three was yes. Aston Villa’s goal in a 2-1 Liverpool win in May was partly his fault, but you can count his blunders on one hand and still have fingers to spare. Stylistically, he’s virtually identical to Robertson. Compare Tsimikas to every single left-back in Europe’s top five leagues, and only three are a closer match, in terms of their statistical profile, than Robertson (per FBRef). Liverpool, however, are smart to say no, even if he covered, say, £15m (around 20 per cent) of the Núñez fee. While Benfica have asked about Tsimikas separately, this would effectively work out as a ‘discount’ on the Núñez deal.

Liverpool will finally have an orthodox striker in their arsenal if they manage to land a deal for Benfica's coveted hotshot Darwin Nunez - over a year ...

All the signs are positive for Liverpool, who have garnered a reputation for stealing a march on their rivals with their astute transfer business. A deal for Nunez would be a timely boost for Liverpool, who seem destined to lose Sadio Mane this summer. Van Dijk said: "He's a bit similar [to Haaland] - very direct, quick, tall, strong and it's quite difficult to play against him." And he a lot of the time plays out wide, because he can’t play as a centre-forward. "I think there’s too much pressure on those two players at the top of the pitch to score goals. Jota is not a striker, same with Mane, same with Salah. They have Divock Origi but he’s nowhere near good enough.